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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L100

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released January 2011
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Newer Model is Nikon L110
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L100 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and L100 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and L100 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was brought out 24 months after the L100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores against the L100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Nikon L100

 Fujifilm F500 EXR L100 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 L100 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon L100

 Fujifilm F500 EXR L100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR provides physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Nikon L100 has specifications of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon L100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the L100.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and L100 is 91 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and L100.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will offer you greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L100 Portrait photography highlights
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW support
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Street photography with Nikon L100
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW support
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography features
Nikon L100 Sports photography features
48
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography advice
Nikon L100 Travel photography advice
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lighter than others (215g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
55
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography advice
Nikon L100 Landscape photography advice
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L100 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
25
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon L100
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRNikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Nikon Coolpix L100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 360 grams (0.79 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $430 $399